On the business side, Practice Development - how to start and run your own therapy practice - is included in the course to give the successful student the skills needed to succeed as a therapist. Relevant Health & Safety practices and requirements are also covered.

A First Aid course and certificate are also included as part of the course.

The Diploma is a professionally accredited qualification - allowing the graduate to gain professional indemnity insurance and to go straight into practice as soon as they graduate.

The course is accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University and attracts:

60 credits at SCQF Level 7

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...

"Best and most professional courses I have ever attended! Great atmosphere, tuition and encouragement. Thanks to the Western I now have a thriving practice."

Jane Young, Channel Isles

COURSE DETAILS

Award

Diploma in Swedish Massage (DSM)

Entry Qualifications

The Diploma in Swedish Massage is an entry-level course and no formal educational qualifications or previous experience are required. However, students should have good proficiency in English language and be reasonably physically fit. Lots of enthusiasm is also helpful!

Course Duration

Nine weekends over a nine-month period.

Location

Glasgow Caledonian University (City Campus)

Assessment

The Western School’s thorough assessment processes ensure excellence among graduates and help earn the School’s unrivalled reputation.

As with many schools, award of the diploma is based on a process of continuous assessment throughout the course, but additionally, and very importantly, home exercises, final oral, written and practical examinations and the completion of formal case studies ensure that the graduate is fully prepared to enter the profession as a demonstrably highly-skilled therapist.

Access

The premises at GCU used for Western School courses have full disabled access. Additionally, the school has a commitment to working with students with special needs. A significant number of therapists who have graduated from the Western have done so despite challenges such as dyslexia and visual impairment.

Extras

A certificated First Aid course - CPR (Save a Life) - is included in the course.

If you would like to come along to a current course and ‘sit-in’ for all or part of a morning, you would be most welcome. This is a good opportunity to meet the tutors, see the location, look at course notes, chat with the other students and generally get to know more about the school and the course. Just give us a ring on 01292 285609 and we can arrange a suitable date and time.